Overview
- The ministry ordered an expert report to determine whether Brandenburg’s Psychisch‑Kranken‑Gesetz needs changes.
- House rules and visitation policies at the Brandenburg an der Havel facility are being examined without delay.
- Prosecutors in Potsdam are investigating a resident on suspicion of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, with few details released due to ongoing proceedings and privacy protections.
- The clinic’s medical leadership was dismissed with immediate effect on November 3, removing two staff members after the allegation became public.
- Officials indicated they will move to close any legal gaps, including proposing changes at the federal level if required, while initially directing inquiries about victim aid to general online resources.